Heat wave threatens: up to 36 degrees and thunderstorm in Germany!
Heat wave threatens: up to 36 degrees and thunderstorm in Germany!
With today's date, June 11, 2025, a noticeable heat wave is expected in Germany. In the night of Whit Monday, June 9, even ground frost threatened in some regions. But as early as Tuesday, June 10th, the temperatures rise strikingly. Many areas will reach temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday. The highlight of the heat wave is predicted for Saturday, June 14th, when temperatures of up to 36 degrees are expected.
A temperature increase of over 30 degrees within a few days is than unusual and potentially dangerous. From Saturday evening, thunderstorms could open that are associated with heavy rain, hail up to 5 centimeters, hurricane gusts and even tornadoes. The middle and south of Germany are particularly at risk, but the north could also be affected. A high risk of severe weather warnings is expected on Sunday, June 15th. After the heat wave, heavy thundering rains and strong gusts of wind could follow, which could significantly impair outdoor events and travel. Experts recommend tracking weather warnings regularly, for example through warning apps of weather services.
global heat records and their consequences
In the past few weeks, extreme heat records have been registered on the northern hemisphere. In North America, temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius were measured, while even over 50 degrees in northwest China were documented. Southern Europe is also severely affected: 45 degrees in Spain and Italy, while 40 degrees were reached in France. Heat waves usually last for several days and were particularly pronounced in Germany in 2022 when July 15th with 38.8 degrees in Erlangen was recorded as a hottest day of the year.The data show that 2022 the sunnight and warmest year in Germany has been in Germany since the beginning of the records, the temperature was an average of 2.3 degrees above the historical average from 1961 to 1990. Nine of the ten warmest years in Germany took place in the 21st century. In addition, there has been a worrying increase in extreme weather events in recent years. In Germany, the average annual temperature has increased by 1.7 degrees since 1881, which is above the global average.
The challenge of climate change
climate change has far -reaching effects on weather phenomena. An increase in heat waves and fewer frost days can be observed. According to forecasts, a doubling of dangerous heat days in moderate widths will be expected by 2050. The German Weather Service expects climate change to increase both storm frequency and the intensity of rainfall. Extreme weather events such as heavy rain, thunderstorms and drought are directly associated with the rising temperatures and the increased humidity.
A worrying example is the drought period that has recently resulted in emergency stands in Germany due to lack of drinking water in some municipalities. Similar situations were also observed in Italy and France, which also had to deal with drought emergency stands. The situation is assessed as serious by the experts, since the increasing temperatures also increase the risk of forest fires. In 2022, 2,397 forest fires were registered in Germany, especially in the federal states of Saxony and Brandenburg.
In view of these developments, experts are committed to comprehensive heat protection plans and a national water strategy. This is intended to help improve water management and to be prepared for the challenges of climate change. The national water strategy was adopted in March 2023, while the Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach proposed a heat protection plan to better protect vulnerable groups, including older people, pregnant women and people with previous illnesses.The connection between extreme weather and climate change is examined by extensive research and data analyzes. The assignment of incredible weather events on climate change shows that about 70 % of the analyzed extreme weather events have become more likely or more intensive. The current developments require special mindfulness towards weather warnings and a responsible handling of the changing climatic conditions.
hna reports about the upcoming heat wave, while the Federal Center for Political Education The global heating courses illuminated. Further information on the contexts between weather extremes and climate change provides ARD alpha .
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